The Yemeni government said the ship was carrying food supplies to a port on the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The Iran-backed Houthis have not commented on the attack.
Category: Yemen
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Four Killed in Houthi Strike on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says
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Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker
The New York Times – On the Runway:Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.
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An Invasive Mosquito Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening Africa’s Cities
The New York Times – On the Runway:The malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all insecticides. Scientists are scrambling to find ways to blunt the risk.
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Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War
The New York Times – Business:Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months.
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Shipping Risks Rise Across Crucial Middle East Oil Routes
The New York Times – Business:Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab strait are disrupting the passage of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.
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Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil’s Strait of Hormuz Problem
The New York Times – Business:Geography and regional rivalries have prevented Gulf countries from finding a true alternative to the strait, which the war with Iran has effectively shut down.
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How Yemeni Cafes like Haraz Coffee House Are Building Momentum and Community
For cafes like Haraz Coffee House, riding a wave of interest nationwide in late-night, alcohol-free gathering spaces means embracing the franchise model.
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Red Sea Remains No-Go for Ships Despite Cease-Fire With Houthis
Traffic through the Suez Canal is down about 60 percent since 2023, even after Trump-ordered attacks on the Houthis and now a cease-fire.
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Why the Shipping Industry Isn’t Rushing Back to the Red Sea
The companies that operate large container ships say they plan to keep going around Africa as violence flares in the region.